Alvarez, 36 and mentally ill, was "agitated" and "very aggressive," according to authorities. Alvarez tried to strike McGehee, who retreated to his garage, officials said. He repeatedly told Alvarez to leave. When he again tried to strike McGehee, the Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy fired 10 rounds at him in two volleys, hitting him eight times.

McGehee said that he had never met Alvarez, who lived across the street with his parents. Ana Alvarez disputes the official version of events and filed a civil lawsuit on her son's behalf.
Read more

Alvarez survived and was ruled incompetent to face trial on charges of burglary and assault. In 2015, he was removed from house arrest and allowed to leave accompanied by a parent. He must continue treatment and be evaluated for competency. The lawsuit was settled in March 2016. The Sheriff's Office agreed to pay Alvarez $300,000.